81 Boyden Ave, Maplewood, 489,000, Sold!

Maplewood Charmer with incredible open-plan first floor, Large Kitchen with peninsula that opens to the Family Room, and a first floor powder room. Four floors of living space means plenty of room to stretch out and grow. Generous bedrooms with plenty of closet space. Awesome basement with bar and full bath, perfect rec-room or Man-cave! Wood burning fireplace for those cold winter nights. Large deck with built-in seating and Private backyard affords you plenty of opportunities for play and entertaining. New roof in 2014, new water heater in 2016, and a generator transfer switch, this home is move in ready. Close knit neighbors will welcome you with open arms.

4 Bedrooms

2.1 Bathrooms

Clinton Elementary / South Orange Middle/ Columbia High School

Taxes: $12,981

TOP HIGHLIGHTS

Open Floor Plan of main floor is great for entertaining and staying connected.

Original details and woodwork giving the home warmth, character and charm.

Ample closet space – two closets in three of the bedrooms! (rare in old homes)

Newly painted kitchen, walls and brand new, dark stained floors.

Ample storage in the finished basement and attic that does not infringe on living space.

Private, fenced in large backyard and large deck with built in bench and wonderful neighbors, always there to lend a hand!

Close to the Maplewood Pool and beautiful Borden park just down the street.

Town Jitney is one block away. Easy commute to the city without stress of early morning parking.

Brand new Hot Water Tank installed 06/16 and storm ready with a Millivolt Boiler that keeps you warm even if the power goes out and a generator transfer switch.

LETTER TO FUTURE OWNER

Dear Prospective Buyer,

If you are looking at homes in Maplewood, you have an inkling of what a great town we have here. It’s an easy commute to New York City with a neighborhood jitney that whisks you right to the train – and anywhere in the world with an airport 15 minutes away. We have culture, dynamic people, a super-cute downtown, a fantastic pool just down the street and amazing neighborhood schools.

After years of travelling North America and living in the city, we quickly realized this community and quality of life was just what we were looking for. With Borden Park just down the Street and a five minute drive to South Mountain Reservation which is a 2000 acre reserve -you can hike, bike, run or just be amongst nature in what feels like your backyard.

Once we arrived, our search was brief, falling instantly in love with what would become our first home. The open concept of the main floor immediately drew us in & allowed for easy entertaining from family visits to holiday parties with a personal favorite being the bright and cheery sunroom in the back – a place to enjoy the quiet feel. There was just something about it here, something we couldn’t let go of from the moment we saw it. Many a celebration was enjoyed not only here but also at one of our friendly neighbor’s homes, even welcoming us with a special BBQ in our honor the weekend we arrived.

Mostly, we were looking for a place to call home and that we did. It was clear the house had been cared for by the previous owners and we so looked forward to doing the same. Life takes a certain path and with that, ours will continue elsewhere but we genuinely hope you enjoy this extra-special place just as much as we did. It will be greatly missed.